Short Takes

Museums & Attractions San Francisco’s S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien, considered the last

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Planner's Perspective

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Rules & Regs

Planners of pharmaceutical and medical meetings know the regulations that govern these gatherings are extraordinary, even by the standards of a

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Thinking About Starting a Business? Just Starting?

Whether you are thinking about starting a business or have already taken the plunge, to survive and succeed you need to take some basic steps when

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How Atlantic City Continues to Strengthen Its Group Appeal

With activations including a classic New Jersey-style breakfast, photo ops with Atlantic City lifeguards, sushi rolls and live demonstrations by Nobu

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Visit Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival July 2025. Credit: Visit Atlantic City

Unions Authorize Marriott Strikes in San Francisco and San Jose

UNITE HERE union members representing hotel and culinary workers in San

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Bargain Hunt

If you think the hospitality and meetings industry took a hit after the events of 9/11, take a look at what’s happening now. Industry analysts

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Value Destination

 If you think the hospitality and meetings industry took a hit after the events of 9/11, take a look at what’s happening now. Industry analysts

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How IMEX America’s Smart Monday Is Advancing Meetings Education

If you want to capture the pure essence of what makes a meeting successful, you can’t do much better than to examine the motivations of the

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Planners (and Suppliers) Say the Darndest Things!

We all see so many posts on social media that read “Can you believe they did…” or “Can you believe they are charging for

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2019 Meetings Trends Survey Responses: What Worries You About the Meetings Industry?

Meetings Today: What sorts of things, in a professional sense, worry you about the meetings industry or the responsibilities of meeting

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How ChatGPT Will Impact the Meetings and Events Industry

In the not-so-distant future, the world of meetings and events was transformed by the rise of artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT.

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Graphic of robot typing on a computer keyboard.

Take 10 - Site Selection: From Start to Finish

1. What resources/books/websites would you recommend for people new to the business?

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Location...Location...Location!

 Not only is it a very important decision in real estate, it is also the most important decision a green meeting professional can make. Choosing

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Balancing Act

While per diem rates for government meetings are a little more realistic these days, planners still face budgetary challenges, particularly in today

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Balancing Act

While per diem rates for government meetings are a little more realistic these days, planners still face budgetary challenges, particularly in today

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Balancing Act

While per diem rates for government meetings are a little more realistic these days, planners still face budgetary challenges, particularly in today

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Coronavirus Cancellation and Attrition Liability Must-Knows

Editor’s note: This information was accurate at the time of recording, February 28, 2020. We are monitoring and updating as new information

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Phillip C. Ridley, CMP

Phillip C. Ridley, CMP is now the meetings manager for the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). He

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Savannah Struts Its Stuff as a Meetings Destination for Business and Play

When the Savannah Sand Gnats departed for Columbia, South Carolina, in 2015, Savannah was left without a minor league baseball team for the first

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Historic District, Savannah, Georgia